Friends of Rouge Park

EIN: 320011147 501(c)(3) Education

Detroit, MI

Total Revenue
$630,205
Total Expenses
$430,603
Total Assets
$423,756
Net Assets
$423,756
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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year
2002
Legal Domicile
MI
Phone
3137993677
Tax Period
2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

Friends of Rouge Park, founded in 2002, is a small nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $630K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue surged 376% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $200K, a strong 32% operating margin.

Mission

TO PROTECT, RESTORE, AND PROMOTE A NATURAL, ENVIRONMENTALLY HEALTHY, AND CULTURALLY VIBRANT ROUGE PARK THAT ENGAGES THE COMMUNITY FOR THE BENEFIT OF ALL

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $231,496

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT PROGRAMS- FRIENDS OF ROUGE PARK FACILITATES NATURE PROGRAMMING YEAR ROUND, SUMMER PROGRAMMING (INCLUDING WALKING CLUB, YOGA AND YOUTH SPORTS PROGRAMS) AS WELL AS SEVERAL CULTURAL...

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COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT PROGRAMS- FRIENDS OF ROUGE PARK FACILITATES NATURE PROGRAMMING YEAR ROUND, SUMMER PROGRAMMING (INCLUDING WALKING CLUB, YOGA AND YOUTH SPORTS PROGRAMS) AS WELL AS SEVERAL CULTURAL OR FITNESS FOCUSED SPECIAL EVENTS ( WINTERFEST, BUFFALO SOLDIERS & BLUES AND MOUNTAIN BIKE RAMBLE). IN 2025, WE ALSO HOSTED A SPECIAL CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION THREE-DAY FESTIVAL.

Program 2
Expenses: $66,638

STEWARDSHIP- FRIENDS OF ROUGE PARK ENGAGES VOLUNTEERS TO CARE FOR THE PARK, FROM PICKING UP TRASH AND REMOVING INVASIVE SPECIES TO PLANTING TREES AND IMPROVING NATURE TRAILS.

Program 3
Expenses: $8,821

PARK PROJECTS- FRIENDS OF ROUGE PARK PARTNERS WITH THE CITY TO MAKE IMPROVEMENTS TO PARK INFRASTRUCTURE. IN 2025, THIS INCLUDED PLANNING FOR THE LASHER MARSH VIEWING PLATFORM.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $628,955
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $0
Other Revenue $1,250
TOTAL REVENUE $630,205

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $0
Fundraising Expenses $29,092
Program Expenses $306,955
Other Expenses $430,603
TOTAL EXPENSES $430,603

Year-over-Year Comparison

2025 2024 Change
Revenue $630,205 $132,512 +3.8%
Expenses $430,603 $112,421 +2.8%
Net Income $199,602 $20,091 +8.9%
Key Indicators
Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
11
Independent Members
6
Employees
N/A
Volunteers
43

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
6
$109,910
Total Directors
7
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Lindsay Pielack Executive Director 40.00
Officer
$0 $0 $109,910
Paula Trilety Membership Chair 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Garrett Dempsey Trustee 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Cara Beld Trustee 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Paul Stark Trustee 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JJ Velez Trustee 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Patrick Duggan Trustee 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Kate Gmyrek City of Detroit Rep 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Sally Petrella President 1.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
Arthur Edge Vice-President 1.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
Yvette Pullom-Bass Treasurer 1.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
Rachel Meeker Recording Secretary 1.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
Lorraine Harris Corresponding Secretary 1.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 No data No data No data No data
2025 $630,205 $430,603 $423,756 $199,602
2024 $132,512 $112,421 $115,370 $20,091
2024 No data No data No data No data
2024 No data No data No data No data
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